Gorilla trekking is one of the most expensive adventure activities in the world, Gorilla permits in Uganda cost $700 per person to trek and spend 1-hours with a group of mountain gorillas. With years of experience organizing the best gorilla tours in Uganda, we have mastered the art of planning the most enjoyable cheap Uganda Gorilla safaris at an affordable price with Gorilla permits Included in the price.
Realm Africa Safaris™ organizes remarkably cheap gorilla tours to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. All our gorilla safaris & tours are inclusive of gorilla trekking permits, accommodation, meals, ground transportation, and all transport-related costs like fuel and parking, and most importantly, all our tours are fully escorted by a local driver-guide – this means you have a private local guide with you the entire tour.
Browse the list of cheap gorilla tours & Safaris below to find that ideal holiday that fits your interest(s) and budget.
Popular Cheap Uganda Gorilla safaris & tours for 2022 – 2024
Gorilla Trekking In Uganda
Gorilla trekking is among the top things to see & do on a Uganda Safari. Uganda is known to be home to well over half of the total mountain gorilla population in the world all spread through two (02) national parks; Bwindi forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National park.
Where should I go for gorilla trekking in Uganda? Bwindi or Mgahinga?
Gorilla trekking In Bwindi takes place in four (04) regions; Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and the far-flung Nkuringo region. Bwindi Forest National Park boasts of having the highest number of habituated gorilla groups open for tourism. There are currently 19 habituated groups which translate into 152 gorilla permits among all four regions available each day.
However for anyone to track gorillas in Uganda, they ought to have booked and fully paid for a gorilla permit. A Gorilla permit in Uganda costs $700 per person to trek and spend 1-hour with a gorilla group
Related: Why is gorilla trekking only 1-hour?
Unlike Bwindi, Mgahinga only has one (01) habituated mountain Gorilla family (Nyakagezi gorilla group) open for gorilla tourism. Just like Bwindi, gorilla permits to trek gorillas in Mgahinga National park cost USD600 per person but will increase to USD700 per person after 01st/July/2020.
How to book a Uganda gorilla permit
The best way to book a gorilla trekking permit is through Realm Africa Safaris™. We are a current member of the Association of Uganda tour Operators – AUTO. You can confirm this by visiting the AUTO website, email them; admin@ugandatouroperators.org or even call them on +256 414 542 599 / +256 702 542 599.
Best time to go Gorilla trekking In Uganda.
While you can visit anyone or even both parks all year round. In our opinion, the best times to go gorilla trekking In Uganda are in the drier months of June to August and December to February. At these times, the forest trails are drier and therefore less slippery. Also, your chance of a dry gorilla viewing experience is higher during these months. This might result in a better experience and photography will be easier.
Related: Best time to go gorilla trekking.
